Politics

America likes to pretend it’s draped in courage. That its flag stands for grit and resolve. But that’s just a story. A myth weaved by those who mistake volume for virtue. When you look at the ledger of real history—unfiltered, unsanitized, and unhinged from fourth-grade fairytales—you find a different story. These colors do run. The War We Couldn’t Dodge World War II wasn’t America’s moment of moral clarity. It was a war we were dragged into—kicking, screaming, and isolationist to the bitter end. Not out of a love for justice. Not out of some shining democratic beacon. But because Pearl Harbor forced our hand. ...

In recent years, discussions about the state of democracy in the United States have grown increasingly dire. Once lauded as a paragon of democratic values, questions now arise regarding its shift towards despotism and fascist tendencies. This article explores this potential transformation by examining key areas: media consolidation, surveillance, corporate influence, and the criminalization of poverty. 1. Media Consolidation and Control The concentration of media ownership has significantly impacted U.S. politics. Large corporations now dominate the media landscape, leading to biased reporting and echo chambers that can sway public perception. This consolidation influences public opinion, limits diversity of thought—a hallmark of democratic discourse. The result is a media environment where certain narratives are privileged, potentially stifling dissent and critical thinking. ...